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Maxa Beam Searchlight System Operation Manual Copyright © 2002 by Peak Beam Systems, Inc ª Hand Held Xenon Searchligh Operation Manual PEAK BEAM SYSTEMS, INC. High Intensity Searchlights E-mail [email protected] Website www.peakbeam.com [email protected] Copyright © 2002 by Peak Beam Systems, Inc. Table of Contents Characteristics...............................................................................................................................2 Applications.................................................................................................................................. 2 Theory of Operation......................................................................................................................3 Warnings...................................................................................................................................... 3 Searchlight Operation....................................................................................................................4 Operation with Maxa Beam Optical Filters................................................................................... 5 Remote Operation......................................................................................................................... 5 Maintenance..................................................................................................................................5 Lamp Focus.................................................................................................................................. 5 Lamp Replacement........................................................................................................................6 Programming................................................................................................................................ 6 Chargers........................................................................................................................................8 Batteries...................................................................................................................................... 10 Optical Filters..............................................................................................................................11 Maxa Beam Patterns with Diffusion Filters (Fig. 1)................................................................... 13 Relative Spectral Radiation (Xenon Lamp) (Fig. 2).....................................................................13 Internal Transmittance of MBA IR Filters (Fig. 3)......................................................................14 Lamp Focus Access Points (Fig. 4)............................................................................................ 14 Remote Control Pin Layout (Fig. 5)............................................................................................15 Troubleshooting..........................................................................................................................15 Returns to the Factory.................................................................................................................17 Equipment and Accessories.........................................................................................................18 1 Maxa Beam Searchlight System Operation Manual Copyright © 2002 by Peak Beam Systems, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Characteristics The Maxa Beam 400 series handheld searchlights are lightweight, compact, high intensity illuminators which use a field replaceable 75 Watt Xenon short arc lamp and a precision electroformed reflector to provide the ultimate source for long range and wide angle portable illumination. The features of this system include: • Color rendition similar to daylight (6,000K) • All functions controlled with one hand • Only the lightweight searchlight needs to be hand carried • Operational characteristics can be field programed • Three levels of illumination intensity • 1˚ to 40˚ electronic zoom focus • Visible (white) and Infrared illumination capability • 12 Volt DC operation • Weather resistant • Snap on rechargeable battery modules • Rechargeable battery belt • Up to 2 hours of operation on one battery • Quick charger recharges batteries in 2 1/2 hours • Multi Voltage charger operates on 12-36 VDC and 100-240 VAC • Stationary power supply operates searchlight from 120 or 220 VAC • Customizable strobe function • Remote models (MBS-430/450) allow remote control of: • Beam intensity • Beam Size • Flexible mounting options • Strobe Function • Programmable Function The 400 series consists of three models of searchlight: • MBS-410 handheld searchlight • MBS-430 remote control only searchlight • MBS-450 handheld searchlight with remote control capability Applications For over 10 years, users world wide, in locations ranging from the Sahara Desert to the AlCan Pipeline have come to rely on the Maxa Beam Searchlight system for: • Force Protection • Search and Rescue • Perimeter Security • Television Lighting • Infrared Surveillance • Maritime Navigation • Night Vision System Enhancement • Still & Motion Picture Photography 2 Theory of Operation The Maxa Beam Searchlights produce light by passing an arc of electricity between two electrodes in a quartz tube filled with a pressurized atmosphere of Xenon gas. An extremely precise plasma ball is formed and precisely positioned within an electroformed reflector by an internal microprocessor controlling a servo motor. When the ignition button is momentarily pressed a high voltage R.F. igniter produces up to 20,000 volts to ionize the Xenon gas within the lamp, allowing the 12.5 to 14 vdc operating voltage to bridge the arc gap and form a steady state. Once the arc is established, gas temperature and pressure start to climb, forcing the Xenon into a plasma state. The light will come on with a constant high beam for approximately 3 seconds to assure reliable ignition of a cold lamp and will then go to the programed intensity and mode. After ignition of the lamp is completed, the internal microprocessor takes control of the operation of the electronic focus, power settings and the user programmable options. The searchlight contains no internal, user serviceable parts. The switch mode power supply is factory set and requires no adjustment, even after a lamp change has occurred as the control circuitry is self calibrating. Internal power regulation keeps both the intensity and color of the beam constant as the voltage from the battery drops. Warnings Do not operate this light in an explosive environment. Do not look directly into the light at close distances. Do not immerse the Maxa Beam in water or allow water to enter the case. While the Maxa Beam is weather resistant, submersion in water will cause permanent damage to the light. Do not operate the searchlight if the front lens is damaged or removed. Do not allow the concentrated beam of light to be focused on flammable materials at close distances for prolonged periods of time. Do not touch the Xenon lamp connections during operation or ignition as high voltage is present. Do not touch the clear portion of the Xenon lamp. If the lamp is accidentally touched, clean with the solution supplied in the replacement lamp kit or alcohol. Always wear protective eye wear if removing the front lens cover. The lamp is under positive pressure and should be handled with care. To prevent accidental activation of the searchlight, always disconnect it from the power cord when it is not in use, placed in storage or being transported. 3 Searchlight Operation Setup 1) Locate searchlight, battery and power cable. LockLock Release Release Lever Lever 2) Inspect items for physical damage. 3) Attach searchlight to battery by lining up round feet of searchlight over round holes on the top of the battery (a). Lower the searchlight a into the holes and then (b) slide the searchlight towards connector end of battery . Check for b positive lock by sliding searchlight away from connector end of battery. If properly locked it should not slide. 4) Attach battery carrying strap to diagonally opposite ears on battery. 5) Attach male end of power cable to connector on battery. These are keyed; never force cable connections. To lock rotate only the locking ring clockwise. 6) Attach female end of power cable to right hand male connector on searchlight. These are keyed; never force cable connections. To lock, rotate only the locking ring clockwise. To release searchlight from battery pack 1) Lift lock release lever under searchlight handle, located at the rear of the handle and slide searchlight forward away from connection end of battery. Power SwitchSwitch To turn searchlight on 1) Momentarily press the red power on/off switch Beam Conditioning located on the handle at front. You should hear a Switch sparking noise and the light will light. If the light Note:Note:This This isis aa four four does not light in 5 seconds press the red button positionposition joy stick. joy Do s again to stop the starting process and see the not pushDo notbutton push down. bu troubleshooting section of this manual. 2) The searchlight will light at high beam and hold down. this setting for about 3 seconds, then the intensity will drop to the programmed power setting. To change the size of the searchlight’s beam 1) Rock the beam conditioning switch to the rear to widen beam. Rock the beam conditioning switch forward to narrow beam. When you obtain the beam width you wish, release switch. Set searchlight intensity 1) To increase the intensity of the searchlight to high beam, rock the beam
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